OSWESTRIANS are being urged to get behind the town and vote for one its most famous landmarks to be one of the UK's favourite parks.

Councillors in Oswestry are are seeking support to name Cae Glas Park as the UK’s favourite Park in a nationwide public vote organised by green space charity, Fields in Trust.

Cae Glas is one of 364 parks and green spaces in the running to scoop the accolade of being a local favourite, national favourite or take the overall crown of UK’s Favourite Park 2022.

Councillor Mike Isherwood, who nominated the park, said any support the park receives would reflect the high regard it is held in by residents.

He said: “Cae Glas is open and welcoming to all.

"The friendly staff do an amazing job of looking after it, there is something for everyone, brilliant events going on throughout the year and it is outstandingly beautiful.

"It is rightly known as the jewel in Oswestry’s crown."

Fields in Trust chief executive Helen Griffiths added: “Our nation’s parks have been so important during the pandemic, and it is vital that we celebrate them to help ensure they are protected for future generations.

"Without urgent action, Britain’s public green space is set to decrease, putting more pressure on fewer green spaces to support the health and wellbeing of communities, now and in the future.

"Our children and grandchildren deserve to have the same access to green space that we do, so we need to act before it’s too late. As well as voting for the local park you love today check to see if it is legally protected.

"It is within the powers of our local leaders to protect our green spaces and after the pandemic this is a significant moment to change the way we think about the contribution local green spaces make to our health, our wellbeing, our environment, and ultimately our futures.”

Parks have been nominated by people who love to walk, run, cycle, relax, picnic, walk the dog and play with their children in the UK’s parks.

Public voting will determine local favourites as well as the national favourite park in each of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

These four will be shortlisted with the overall UK’s Favourite Park announced over the August Bank Holiday.

For more head to www.fieldsintrust.org/favourite-parks